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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.62, 1,458.46 and 606.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.62, 1,458.46 and 606.67 is: 910.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.62 : 1,458.46 = 606.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.62/1,458.46 = 606.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.62x = 1,458.46 × 606.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.62x = 884,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,803.93/971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.65

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